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South Sea Hotel

2.5 star property
Waterfront inn in Oban with a bar

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Beach nearby
Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Seaview) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Cottage Twin)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Hotel Seaview Double plus Single

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Hotel Twin Room)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Traditional Hotel Double plus Single

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Units) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Studio, Kitchenette (Studio Units)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Hotel Double Room)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Cottage Queen)

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Cottage Queen) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Cottage Queen)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Hotel Single room)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Seaview)

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Seaview) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Shared Bathroom (Seaview)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
26 Elgin Terrace, Halfmoon Bay, 9846

What's nearby

  • Bunkhouse Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Presbyterian Church Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rakiura Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Observation Rock - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rakiura National Park - 33 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Stewart Island (SZS-Ryans Creek) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Sea Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Snuggery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kai Kart - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Church Hill Restaurant & Oyster Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Just Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

South Sea Hotel

Inn by the ocean
At South Sea Hotel, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a billiards/pool table, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at South Sea Hotel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: NZD 10 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [At the bar.]

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 10 to 30 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

South Sea Hotel Oban
South Sea Oban
South Sea Hotel Inn
South Sea Hotel Halfmoon Bay
South Sea Hotel Inn Halfmoon Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is South Sea Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at South Sea Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at South Sea Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is South Sea Hotel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this inn is steps from Bunkhouse Theatre and Rakiura Museum. Presbyterian Church Hall and Observation Rock are also within 10 minutes.

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South Sea Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 383 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 383 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 383 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 383 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 383 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Very homely, beautiful spot and friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Great location, friendly staff and good food at the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10

excellent location, dinning options
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Awesome food & stafff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Very central to everything for us and great dining.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

Really enjoyed our stay- comfortable, quaint, great location, accessible to everything, lively pub and a good restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10

Great location, good restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Clean,reasonably priced, comfortable accommodation after tramping... highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10

Lovely staff, clean room with everything we needed, perfectly placed in the lovely town.

8/10

Superb location for any visit to Oban
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

Good stay at good old Kiwi pub. Prices were fair and food and drink was good Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

Close to everything and a great Pub
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

Great place to stay on Stewart Island. Easy access from the ferry and walkable everywhere. Bar was excellent and laundry facilities a real help
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10

Enjoyed everything accessible and convenient and friendly people
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Great stay at the South Seas over Christmas. Great meals at the restaurant and a great locality.

6/10

Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

I could stay here comfortably. Very good hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

The location was great, center of everything with a pub and restaurant in the building.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10

It had a convenient location to all activities and the section we stayed in was relatively new
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Good service & amazing views
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Loved the place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

The Hotel had everything you needed for a relaxed holiday, the staff were very accomidating and a great view from a relaxing lounge.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10

The staff was fantastic and very informative. Very easy access to Ferry Terminal - about a 3 minute walk.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

I had a great time and lovely meals in the bar also the staff where very friendly and helpful 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023